MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Academics want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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